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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,173.93, 438,285.87 and 102,617.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,173.93, 438,285.87 and 102,617.79 is: 153,935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,173.93 : 438,285.87 = 102,617.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,173.93/438,285.87 = 102,617.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,173.93x = 438,285.87 × 102,617.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,173.93x = 44,975,927,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975,927,367.63/292,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,935.46

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